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GU53 WGJ

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,000 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 90,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,056 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres wearing uneven

Slight play nearside front link arm

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,927 miles

Engine management light on

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,835 miles

Front arb link arm gaiters slightly perished

Fail 9 Mar 2016 83,835 miles

Front arb link arm gaiters slightly perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,504 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

front inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

front inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,351 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2011 66,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,244 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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GU53 WGJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU53 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU53 WGJ registered?

GU53 WGJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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